The pace of orange crushing in São Paulo State was in full swing in August, with eleven large-sized processors in operation. Still, agents from processors consulted by Cepea claimed that factories were operating at full capacity, due to high production in the citrus belt.
>> read moreRefresco Group N.V. announced that its shareholders have approved the acquisition of Cott’s bottling activities during an Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting held today.
>> read moreCitrus utilized production for the 2016-17 season totaled 7.77 million tons, down 11 percent from the 2015-16 season and 56 percent lower than the record high production of 17.8 million tons for the 1997-98 season.
>> read moreThe current issue FRUIT PROCESSING 8/2017 is available in your account with your individual login data.
>> read moreIn line with consumer wishes, Doehler will present a broad innovations portfolio of natural ingredients, ingredient systems and product applications which meet the individual lifestyle of consumers, offer added health value and impress thanks to an outstanding taste.
>> read moreLouis Dreyfus Company B.V. (LDC) announced the following changes in its senior management, which go into effect immediately.
>> read moreCanvas is a sustainable, plant-based barley beverage made from saved grain. Each bottle provides a rich and convenient source of dietary fiber, complete plant protein, medium-chain fatty acids (from coconut), and a blend of delicious ingredients.
>> read moreThe collaboration between Elopak and Stora Enso has resulted in the launch of the first gable top carton made from natural brown unbleached paperboard, creating the Naturally Pure-Pak® carton with a highly distinctive, natural look and feel.
>> read moreGlass packaging production in Europe grew by 2.9 % in volume (Tonnes) and by 2.1 % in unit terms in 2016 according to data published today by the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE).
>> read moreThe growing appeal of leading healthy lifestyles has made its way to consumers in Southeast Asia and it seems the cornerstone of maintaining this is by following a healthy diet and exercise regime.
>> read moreConfirming initial expectations of Cepea, ending stocks of orange juice at processors from São Paulo State should be recovered by the end of the 2017/18 season (June/18), but the levels stored continue to indicate low orange juice supply.
>> read moreComing into effect from April 2018, the levy targets the only category in the food and drink sector which has consistently reduced sugar intake in recent years.
>> read moreProdalim Group (Prodalim), one of the leading suppliers of juices, concentrates and multiunit blends, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) juice facility in Winter Garden, Florida.
>> read moreAPI will launch its new and improved TA+ cold foil at LabelExpo Europe in September as it continues to focus on delivering cutting-edge brand enhancement products for the labels and packaging industry.
>> read moreJack Fisher, astronaut in ISS, tested what happens when you spill your drink in an atmosphere without gravity.
>> read moreClose to 300 representatives of the international apple and pear sector met at the Prognosfruit Conference on 10th August 2017 in Lleida, Spain. During the Prognosfruit conference, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA), released the 2017 European apple and pear crop estimates.
>> read moreFrutarom Industries Ltd. (“Frutarom”) continues its momentum of acquisitions and the implementation of its rapid and profitable growth strategy by announced that it has signed an agreement for the purchase of 100 % of the shares of the UK company Flavours and Essences (UK) Ltd. (“F&E”) for approximately US$ 19.5 million.
>> read more“Thought Leadership”, the guiding concept for this year’s Food ingredients Europe, is echoed in the 2017 Fi Europe Innovation Awards. With ten newly created categories spanning all industry sectors, the Awards recognise and reward the ability to demonstrate and stimulate innovation.
>> read moreStarbucks® Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) fans rejoice! While the official date of the return of the original handcrafted Starbucks® Pumpkin Spice Latte remains under wraps, Starbucks announced the launch of two new products in fall’s favorite flavor, coming exclusively to grocery locations…
>> read moreThis Trading Statement covers the period from 1 April 2017 to 30 June 2017, which is the first quarter of the financial year. The Group made an encouraging start to the year with profit in constant currency ahead of the comparative period, and volume ahead in both divisions.
>> read moreOn July 25, 2017, Refresco announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Cott to acquire Cott’s bottling activities for $ 1.25 billion, creating the world’s largest independent bottler with leadership positions in Europe and North America.
>> read moreNational nonprofit The Recycling Partnership (U.S.) announced its newest funding partner, the global food and beverage leader, PepsiCo. The organizations have agreed to collaborate on an ambitious cross-sector approach to increasing recycling rates across America.
>> read moreCoca-Cola Great Britain has created its first ever ad made entirely out of its 100 % recyclable packaging. Love Story, created by Ogilvy and Mather Berlin, tells the story of two bottles who fall in love as they meet over and over again after being disposed of properly and recycled into new bottles.
>> read moreJBT Corporation, the global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry, has announced the acquisition of UK-based PLF International Limited (PLF), a specialist manufacturer of filling machines for the fast-growing global powder product market.
>> read moreMarket research analysts at Technavio predict that the global lemonade drinks market will grow steadily at a CAGR of more than 6 % by 2021. This market research analysis identifies the rise in demand for cold-pressed lemonades as one of the primary growth factors for this market.
>> read moreThe harvesting of the early oranges in the 2017/18 season is slowing down in some citrus producing regions from São Paulo, mainly in cities with higher temperatures (where fruits mature faster). The last fruits to be collected, therefore, should be harvested until late August, according to Cepea collaborators.
>> read moreThe current issue FRUIT PROCESSING 7/2017 is available in your account with your individual login data.
>> read moreLeveraging the expertise of its European Design Studio in Leicester, UK, CROWN Bevcan Europe and Middle East, a business unit of Crown Holdings Inc., has helped long-standing customer Lipton make its mark with consumers with an engaging new package.
>> read moreHerbie Virgin is a new product with no alcohol. Herbie Virgin is hand distilled like a gin with juniper, Danish apples, lavender and orange peel just without the alcohol.
>> read moreRoyal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition, and materials, announced that Patrick Niels is appointed President DSM Food Specialties as of 1 August 2017.
>> read moreCott Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its traditional beverage manufacturing business (“Cott Beverages”) to Refresco for USD $1.25 billion.
>> read moreAROL SpA – global point of reference in the design, production and distribution of capping and corking systems – has finalized, on July 21, 2017, the acquisition of UNIMAC-GHERRI, specialist in the production of filling and capping of glass containers with twist-off caps.
>> read moreChicago-based Industry Juice, which recently launched at the 2017 National Restaurant Show, offers a true alternative to squeezing citrus juice on premise with its 100 % fresh squeezed, cold-pressed lime, lemon, pineapple, orange and grapefruit juices.
>> read moreKrones, the world’s leading manufacturer of filling and packaging technology, continued its stable growth in the first half of 2017. Overall, revenue improved 13.8 % year-on-year to €1,775.2 million.
>> read moreThe Beverage Power device enhances the flavour of beverages while drinking. The gadget was developed by Global Ionics LLC a US-based technology, research, and marketing company focusing on battery power solutions using voltage booster technology and consumer products with ionic polarization technology.
>> read morePremium fruit and vegetable ingredient supplier, SVZ, has announced that it is to open a representative office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, offering local support to customers in the Asian region. A new sales manager, Mr. Kevin Cheong, has also been appointed to support strategic growth in Asia.
>> read moreThe smaller volume of oranges allocated to processors in the 2016/17 season (due to one of the smallest crops in the citrus belt, with only 245.3 million boxes of 40.8 kilos) has affected not only orange juice exportations, but shipments of orange by-products as well.
>> read moreSIG Combibloc Group Holdings S.à r.l. (“SIG”), one of the world’s leading solution providers for the food and beverage industry, announced that Chief Financial Officer Marco Haussener plans to retire in February 2018 and will be succeeded by Samuel Sigrist.
>> read moreOne of the most common tests conducted in the juice manufacturing industry is the measurement of soluble solids by refractometry. It is not only used for the assessment of a quality parameter but it is also commercially important where used in yield assessment.
>> read moreThe 2016-2017 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is up 200,000 boxes from last month, and is now at 68.7 million boxes.
>> read moreThe GNT Group announced the opening of its brand new laboratory facilities in Mierlo, The Netherlands. With an investment of more than three million euros, one of the global market leaders in Colouring Foods has considerably expanded its capacities for product development and quality control.
>> read moreThe KHS Group now provides the drive technology for its packaging plant technology in two different variants. As customs and standards on some markets are very different, in offering two versions the systems supplier is now much more flexible regarding the worldwide sale of its lines and machines.
>> read moreCoca-Cola European Partners unveiled its new GB sustainable packaging strategy – setting out an ambition for its GB business unit to work with local and national partners to recover all its packaging so that more is recycled and none ends up as litter.
>> read moreALPLA, a leading provider of plastic packaging worldwide, has bought an African market leader in the form of Boxmore Packaging.
>> read moreDel Monte Pacific Limited and Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. announced a series of new joint ventures between the two companies that will result in expanded refrigerated offerings sold across all distribution and sales channels…
>> read moreCARBIOS, an innovative green chemistry company specializing in enzymatic bioprocesses applied to plastic and textile polymers, and TechnipFMC announced the launch of a project for the industrial development of CARBIOS PET enzymatic recycling process.
>> read moreCrafted® by Cracker Drinks Co is a new brand of fruit juice drinks: Made in small batches in the UK, its distinctive flavours are created using unique fruit juice blends to craft a delicious range of drinks; a refreshing way to get your essential five a day without added sugar or sweeteners.
>> read moreNielsen has released a new report that measures the consumption of orange juice in the US retail. As in previous months, sales are still falling. In the last four weeks monitored and closed on June 10, consumption fell by 7.7 % and closed the period at 114.64 million litres (30.33 million gallons) compared to 124.24 million litres (32.87 million gallons) in the same period of 2016.
>> read moreKrones, a leading manufacturer of filling and packaging technology, has completed the acquisition of Javlyn. Javlyn is based in New York State, and integrates process systems for the food, dairy and beverage industry.
>> read moreA new report released by Environmental Defense Fund showed lead frequently detected in certain types of baby foods. The report examined a decade’s worth of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data and found lead in 20 % of baby food samples.
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